Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced during a press conference at 1 p.m. today that Indiana schools will be closed until May 1. Holcomb shared, “I wanted to add some certainty to some uncertain times and therefore directing all schools to be closed until May 1st. As we get nearer to May 1st we may have…
Every day we receive more information about the Coronavirus. We are now at a point where there have been some strict mandates laid out regarding travel, dining in restaurants, and large gatherings. Across the country, schools have closed to slow down the spread of the virus, hopefully. We haven’t even concluded of the first week,…
All around the country schools have been shut down to stop the potential spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This, unfortunately, leaves many kids who depend on schools for meals out in the cold. Locally, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) will continue to provide meals for students. IPS will provide meals Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to…
Parents are stressed and panicking as schools across the nation close for weeks. The governors of Indiana’s neighboring states (Illinois and Michigan) have closed schools across their entire state. Indiana Governor Holcomb decided to offer schools a wavier of 20 instructional days instead of mandating a statewide school closure. If school leaders decide to close…
In the fallout of the ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus (COVID-19), many districts have temporarily closed schools. This, of course, is in an attempt to stop the spread of the illness. The vast majority of these schools are telling their teachers to stay home as well. Even though these school closures come as the result…
In response to the growing spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), all public-school systems in Marion County will be temporarily closed. The state typically requires 180 days of instruction for schools, but schools will be given a 20-school day waiver to use as needed. The closure applies to public schools and city-sponsored charter schools. The…
When Indianapolis Public Schools teacher Tamika Manson returned to work after a trip to Canada, she could sense something was off. “I was refreshed, recharged, and ready to go. I walked in the door and headed to our staff meeting, but the faces I saw were really sad and defeated.” At that meeting, Manson learned…
This week began with Avon Community Schools closing through March 20 because one student tested positive for the coronavirus and another has symptoms. Avon students will have e-learning days instead. At a press conference held to provide updates about the Avon school closing, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick said, “Nothing is perfect about…
Last week, my school had a sub who shared with students that she was from China. There is nothing wrong with people sharing with others where they were born and information about their country. Due to coronavirus hysteria and xenophobic comments from adults online, I should not have been surprised that students would also fall…
Earlier today, Avon district officials notified families that a Hickory Elementary student had tested positive for coronavirus. As a result, that particular school was scheduled to be closed for two weeks and all other Avon schools were to have one e-learning day today. However, precautions have now been stepped up even further as it has…